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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

7 May 2010

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #3521
Date and Time Friday 7th May 2010 10:15am
Approved Approved

Notes

1.Flowing out over wide shallow area. Rough seas entering across a wide area, waves in all directions. Longshore drift bring sand back into the channel both infront of rocks and upstream
2.Beach front is a very gradual slope to sea
3.Wet and windy
4.Banded rail near car park. Swamp harrier near G2

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous
Flow Present? Yes
Previous
Flow Direction Out
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North North-West
Beaufort Scale Strong breeze Fresh breeze
Sea State Rough Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.04m 1.04m
Time (hh:mm) 10:03 11:10
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 17:06 0.850
Low 08:48 0.500

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
07-05-2010 10:15 Photopoint GP.1
07-05-2010 10:15 Photopoint GP.2
07-05-2010 10:15 Photopoint GP.3
07-05-2010 10:15 Photopoint GP.4
07-05-2010 10:15 Photopoint GP.5
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